Food Lion’s Sustainable Leadership Achieves Ongoing National Recognition

March 26, 2024 Food Lion

Food Lion achieved another milestone for its dedicated sustainability efforts and successes in energy conservation. For the 23rd consecutive year, Food Lion has earned the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

AAK Partners with Checkerspot to Develop New Sustainable Algae Oil

March 26, 2024 Checkerspot

Consumers and global brands continue to push for new plant-based options. The crux of the challenge is to develop new fats and oils that meet three criteria: they can be produced at scale, provide unique consumer experience, and are less vulnerable to climate change.

Sodexo Brings Fresh Produce to the University of Denver’s Food Pantry

Thanks to a partnership with Sodexo, the university’s foodservice provider, the DU pantry will provide fresh produce in addition to shelf-stable food. Under the agreement, Sodexo will provide at least 20 pounds of fresh, unused produce to the pantry every week.

Instacart and Associated Wholesale Grocers Expand Access to E-Commerce Solutions and Introduce Smart Carts to Local Independent Grocers

The partnership enables more direct access to same-day delivery and AI-powered smart carts to AWG member companies across 3,500 locations in 32 states.

National Grocers Assoc. Calls on House & Senate Antitrust Subcommittees to Hold Hearings on Revealing Grocery Report from Federal Regulators

One of the report’s eye-opening findings is how major chains penalized suppliers that didn’t deliver on time during the pandemic, ensuring that their own stores would be stocked while the shelves of smaller competitors were barren.